Arts & Cultural Events Commission

CITY OF ALHAMBRA CITY ARTS & CULTURAL EVENTS COMMISSION AGENDA Regular Meeting Wednesday, November 20, 2024 7:00 P.M. Alhambra City Hall 111 South First Street, Alhambra, 91801 Conference Room “A” I. ROLL CALL Brian Canseco, President Susan Saunders, Vice President Gail Hermano, Commission Member Laura Longoria, Commission Member Danielle Massaro, Commission Member II. FLAG SALUTE III. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES IV. ALHAMBRA DISTRICT ART PROJECTS V. STAFF REPORT VI. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Discussion from the public of any item not specified on the agenda. Comments must pertain to the business of the Alhambra City Arts and Cultural Events Committee. Public comments pertaining to the Committee’s business are welcome. Kindly limit all oral communications to five (5) minutes. Please complete the blue speaker card prior to the meeting and submit it to the Committee Secretary. VII. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATION Discussion from the Committee Members of any item(s) not specified on the agenda. Items discussed must pertain to the business of the Alhambra City Arts and Cultural Events. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Discussion from the Committee Members of any item(s) not specified on the agenda. Items discussed must pertain to the business of the Alhambra City Arts and Cultural Events. Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to each type of business described herein above are on file in the office of Parks & Recreation, Alhambra City Hall, 111 S. First Street, Alhambra, and are available for public inspection during office hours: 7:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday. Should any person have a question concerning any of the above agenda items prior to the meeting described herein, please contact the Committee Secretary either in person or in the Parks & Recreation department located at City Hall or call (626) 570-5044 during regular business hours. Unofficial until adopted by the November 20, 2024 City Arts and Cultural Events Commission Action Item III APPROVE MINUTES ALHAMBRA CITY ARTS AND CULTURAL EVENTS COMMISSION Wednesday, September 18, 2024 7:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the City Arts and Cultural Events Commission was called to order at 7:03 P.M. on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Alhambra City Hall, 111 South First Street Alhambra, Conference Room “A”. ROLL CALL Commission Members Present: President Canseco, Vice President Saunders, Commission Member Hermano, Commission Member Longoria and Commission Member Massaro. Commission Members Absent: None. Also attending: Deputy Director Brie Houghton, Recreation Supervisor Amanda Leonard and Clerical Assistant II Kelsey Rivadeneyra. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JUNE 19, 2024 REGULAR C.A.C.E. MEETING With a motion from Vice President Saunders and a second from Commission Member Longoria the June 19, 2024 minutes were approved. ALHAMBRA DISTRICT ART PROJECTS Commission Member Longoria and the Alhambra Historical Society board will collaborate and use historical Alhambra images and postcards for utility box wrap art throughout Alhambra. All other City Arts and Cultural Events Commission members declined to provide an update on their Alhambra District Art project. STAFF REPORT Recreation Supervisor Amanda Leonard shared that Fiesta Alhambra was a successful event with large attendance of all ages and invited the City Arts and Cultural Events Commission to attend the upcoming Safety Fair, Autumn Fest, and Pumpkin Run events with their families. Director Macias updated the City Arts and Cultural Events Commission with the 2025 Alhambra Tournament of Roses Parade float campaign timeline and design rendering. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Haley Hua, representing Mark Keppel High School Tri -M (Music Honor Society), shared a proposed utility box art rendering to the City Arts and Cultural Events Commission and they advised with recommendations and the public art project approval process. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATION Commission Member Longoria asked if a Dia de Los Muertos community ofrenda (altar) could be set up at Alhambra City Hall and Vice President Saunders suggested organizing it as an installation at the Alhambra Historical Museum. ADJOURNMENT With a motion by President Canseco and a second by Vice President Saunders, the September 18, 2024 City Arts and Cultural Events Commission meeting was adjourned at 7:27 P.M.